Team Challenge Virginia 2012 Honored Hero

Shayne is a 5th grader and has been battling Crohn's Disease since age 5 (a year before he was actually diagnosed). He has been on medication since his diagnoses and he has to have frequent blood tests taken to monitor this disease and affects of his medicine. This disease has interfered with his growth and weight. It robs him of appetite and energy. He recently told his teacher, "Some days I'm a rocket-some days I'm a turtle!" and causes him to experience pain and discomfort. When other children are out playing-many times Shayne is inside napping-or lying on the couch because he has a bellyache or he is too tired to do anything!

Shayne tries not to let his Crohn's keep him down. He loves to play with his two puppies, and video games, and work in the garage with his dad. He loves music and is learning to play the bassoon. Our job is to help him do all of these pain free! WE TRAIN 4 SHAYNE!!!

Over $3.400 was raised in honor of Shane by his mother, Jo Ann Carter at the 2011 Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon with Team Challenge.  Shane lives in Aurora with his mom, dad, sister and two puppies. 

Shayne is our hero! He is our inspiration and our hope! If he can stay as strong as he does, we can too -- for him. We train for Shayne!

We hope to someday find a cure for Crohn's and Colitis -- for Shayne and for all of the other people who suffer from these diseases.